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1、,制作者 Brad.wen,英语国家概况公开课,Thanksgiving Day,感恩节,I. When is Thanksgiving DayII. Origin of Thanksgiving DayIII .Customs of Thanksgiving Day,Contents,When is Thanksgiving Day,When is Thanksgiving Day?Date of Thanksgiving Day varies every year and several countries celebrate it in different time of the yea
2、r. Given here is information on Thanksgiving Day date in US and Canada for the past, present and coming years.,When is Thanksgiving Day in US?Thanksgiving Day finds its roots in America. It is celebrated with lot of fervor and euphoria on the fourth Thursday in the month of November. Thanksgiving Da
3、y in 2008 - November 27 Thanksgiving Day in 2009 - November 19 Thanksgiving Day in 2007 - November 22 Thanksgiving Day in 2006 - November 23,When is Thanksgiving Day in Canada?Thanksgiving Day in Canada is, however, celebrated on the second Monday in the month of October every year. Canada celebrate
4、s Thanksgiving Day a month earlier because autumn season starts early in Canada than in America. Thanksgiving Day in 2008 - October 13 Thanksgiving Day in 2009 - October 12 Thanksgiving Day in 2007 - October 8 Thanksgiving Day in 2006 - October 9,Origin of Thanksgiving Day,Journey of Pilgrims The le
5、gendary pilgrims, crossed the Atlantic in the year 1620 in Mayflower-A 17th Century sailing vessel. About 102 people traveled for nearly two months with extreme difficulty.,Arrival in Plymouth The pilgrims reached Plymouth rock on December 11th 1620, after a sea journey of 66 days. Though the origin
6、al destination was somewhere in the northern part of Virginia, they could not reach the place owing to winds blowing them off course. Nearly46 pilgrims died due to extreme cold in winter. However, in the spring of 1621, Squanto, a native Indian taught the pilgrims to survive by growing food.,First T
7、hanksgiving Feast It is said that Pilgrims learnt to grow corn, beans and pumpkins from the Indians, which helped all of them survive . In the autumn of 1621, they held a grand celebration where 90 people were invited including Indians. The grand feast was organized to thank god for his favors. This
8、 communal dinner is popularly known as “The first thanksgiving feast”. There is however, no evidence to prove if the dinner actually took place. While some historians believe pilgrims were quite religious so, their thanksgiving wouldve included a day of fasting and praying, others say that the Thank
9、sgiving dinner did take place.,Customs of Thanksgiving Day,Thanksgiving Day is a communal celebration marked as a sense of gratitude people feel for all the good things in life. This is done by offering prayers, gifting your near and dear ones. The fourth Thursday in the month of November is marked
10、for the yearly celebration. The tradition of Thanksgiving continues till date in the form of：Family Reunion and FeastingTradition of TurkeyParadesFootball Games,Family Reunion and FeastingFamily feast is an important tradition during Thanksgiving. The entire family sits at the table during dinner an
11、d offer prayer to the Lord Almighty for his continuous grace. It is also a time for relatives living in different places to come together and celebrate.,Tradition of TurkeyThe traditional stuffed turkey adorns every dinner table during the feast. Pumpkin pie, Cranberry sauce, Corns are some of the d
12、ishes cooked everywhere to mark the day. Though historians dont have an evidence to prove that turkey was eaten during the first Thanksgiving dinner, but the thanksgiving celebration will be incomplete without it.,Pumpkin,Corn,Cranberry,Beans,ParadesThe traditional Thanksgiving parade probably start
13、ed with President Lincoln proclaiming it an official day. The full- dress parade is a way to display the countrys military strength and discipline. The main aim of such parades is to lift the spirits of the spectators, provide them with wholesome entertainment. In the present day, parades are accomp
14、anied with musical shows and celebrities.,Football GamesWatching NFL football during Thanksgiving is a popular tradition. The traditional game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers continues. One of the most memorable games having been played on this day.,Exercise,1. From which city an
15、d country did the Pilgrims leave for the New World? _ 2. From which continent did they leave ? _ 3. When did the Pilgrims set sail? _ 4. Which is the name of the ship in which they sailed? _ 5. In which direction did the Pilgrims sail: northeast, northwest, southwest, or southeast? _ 6. Which ocean
16、did the Pilgrims cross? _ 7. To which continent did they sail? _ 8. When did the Pilgrims land on this continent? _ 9. How long did their voyage take: 5 days, 30 days, 66 days, or 94 days? _ 10. The Pilgrims first landed on Cape Cod (in what is now Massachusetts) and then sailed to a nearby area. What is the name of the stony landmark where they eventually landed? _,
